Research Scientist Principal/KTC

Job Title
Research Scientist Principal/KTC

Requisition Number
RE53809

Working Title

Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Summary

The Research Scientist Principal/KTC assumes responsibility for planning research projects, leading complex data analyses efforts, and interpreting results. They serve as a primary author on all of the reports, grant proposals, and technical documentation issued by their section, and assist research staff in their efforts to produce academic publications. They take on a lead role in content management and supervise the work of junior staff. On state-sponsored projects, they will work directly with state officials to keep projects moving forward and on time. They assist with their section’s financial planning and budgetary allocations. In addition to improving their knowledge and methodological skill sets, they take an active role on the committees of relevant professional organizations.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/09/2026

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